the us government & passport office might close but at the cafe, the light shines on!
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Expedited US Passport Services for Summer Travel
These companies are not government contractors and do not operate as a part of the U.S. Department of State. Passport expeditor/courier companies charge additional fees for their services. Customers utilizing these companies do not receive their …
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The looming cyclone ahead of Thein Sein's historic US visit
In recent days, the government has come under fierce criticism from groups like Human Rights Watch for failing to move the camps to higher ground ahead of the storm. On Tuesday, a boat carrying more than 100 people seeking to escape the cyclone …
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The real Facebook: a photo database of every US citizen
If you have a U.S. passport, the U.S. government already has your photograph. Driver's licence photos or pictures from any other state-issued I.D. would require separate deals between state and federal governments. 3. Wired's “slippery slope” argument …
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